Label Basics
What section on the label shows how much food is in one serving?
Serving size
If a serving size is 1 cup and you eat 2 cups, how many servings did you eat?
2
Name one nutrient you should try to limit.
Saturated fat, sodium, added sugar
What is the first ingredient in a list?
The one the food contains most of
Which is bigger: serving size or portion size?
Usually portion size
What does %DV stand for?
Percent Daily Value
True or False: Calories on the label are for the whole package.
False – usually per serving
Name one nutrient you should try to get more of.
Fiber, calcium, iron, protein
Name two different names for added sugar.
High fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, glucose, syrup
Give an example of portion distortion.
Eating a whole bag of chips thinking it’s one serving
On what type of diet are daily values based?
2,000-calorie diet
If a label says 150 calories per serving and the package has 4 servings, how many total calories?
600
Why is too much sodium bad for your health?
It can raise blood pressure
True or False: Artificial flavors are natural.
False
What household item is about the size of 1 serving of meat?
A deck of cards
Name two nutrients listed in bold on most food labels.
Fat, Sodium, Carbs, Protein
What does "portion size" mean?
What you actually eat
True or False: Trans fats are healthy.
False
What does it mean if a product has more than 15 ingredients, many of which are hard to pronounce?
It’s highly processed
What can help you control your portions when eating snacks?
Measuring, using small bowls, pre-portioning
What does it mean if something has 20% DV of fiber?
It’s high in fiber
Why is knowing the serving size important?
So you understand how much you're eating and what the label means
Which has more protein: grilled chicken or jelly beans?
Grilled chicken
How can a food look healthy but still be high in sugar?
Marketing words like “natural” or “organic” don’t mean low sugar
True or False: You should always finish what’s on your plate.
False – listen to your hunger cues